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Standard Cited: 19100333 C03 I A Selection and use of work practices
Inspection Nr: 1654602.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/17/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $4,688.00
Current Penalty: $2,812.80
Issuance Date: 04/19/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/18/2023
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/18/2023 | $2,812.80 | 05/17/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/19/2023 | $4,688.00 | 05/17/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(i)(A): When an unqualified person is working in an elevated position near overhead lines, the location shall be such that the person and the longest conductive object he or she may contact cannot come closer to any unguarded, energized overhead line than the following distances such as: (1) For voltages to ground over 50kV - 10 feet (305 cm) plus 4 inches (10 cm) for every 10kV over 50kV. On or about March 3, 2023, personnel trimming branches with an aluminum pole saw at a residential jobsite made contact with 7,400-volt overhead powerlines. Exposing employees to electric shock, severe burns and electrocution.